Gail M. Sudderth, RRT has extensive experience in a variety of settings as a respiratory therapist. As lead therapist of a 32 bed intermediate care unit in a large teaching hospital, she was an integral member of the weaning team, and focused on the “hard to wean patient.” A recognized speaker, she has presented at state and national medical professional meetings in the United States and Canada on the topic of airway and ventilator management and the application of the Passy-Muir® Valve. She is currently a full-time clinical specialist for Passy-Muir Inc., while continuing her clinical practice as a per diem staff therapist in northern Virginia.